The United Nations — Important Questions

5 members

The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members: USA, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom. These are the victorious powers of World War II and each has veto power. 10 refers to the non-permanent members elected for 2-year terms. 15 is the total number of Security Council members (5 permanent + 10 non-permanent). 6 is simply incorrect.

9 years

Judges of the International Court of Justice serve for a term of 9 years and can be re-elected. This longer term ensures judicial independence and allows judges to gain expertise in international law. The 15 judges are elected by both the General Assembly and Security Council voting separately. 6, 5, and 10 years are incorrect durations for ICJ judges.

The Hague, Netherlands

The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague, Netherlands. The Hague has been a center for international law and diplomacy for centuries. New York hosts the UN headquarters, Geneva hosts various UN agencies and offices, and Vienna also hosts some international organizations, but the ICJ specifically sits in The Hague at the Peace Palace.

Antonio Guterres

According to the list of Secretaries-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres of Portugal has held the office since 2017 and continues to serve till date, making him the current Secretary-General. Ban Ki-Moon, Kofi Annan, and Boutros Boutros-Ghali all served earlier terms and have since been succeeded, so they are not the current holder of the post.